Event Information

Join us for CONFERGENCE, the first-ever joint COSMIC-CONFERS forum, bringing together leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to shape the future of In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM).

In our three days of programming, participants will discuss:

Balancing Priorities: Examining the intersection of civil and National Security Space (NSS) ISAM landscapes
Global ISAM Requirements: Identifying worldwide needs and opportunities for international collaboration to advance U.S. ISAM capabilities
Multilateral Frameworks: Developing pathways for international cooperation that enable agile collaboration beyond government-to-government engagement
Commercial Marketplace: Exploring the emerging global market for ISAM, Commercial LEO Destinations (CLD), in-space manufacturing, and orbital data centers as key ISAM drivers
Standards Development: Showcasing progress to date and charting the path forward for industry standards

The first two days of Confergence, December 1 – 2, are open to all ISAM professionals, industry stakeholders, policymakers, and anyone those passionate about the future of space infrastructure. Membership is not required to join for those days.

The final day of programming, December 3rd, will be limited to COSMIC Members only.

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Sign-Up for in-person attendees closes November 6 2026 at 8:00pm E.T.

Sign-Up for virtual attendees closes November 18, 2026 at 12:00pm E.T.

In-Person Attendee (Day 1 & Day 2)	$315
Virtual Attendee (Day 1 & Day 2)	$100
Day 3- COSMIC Only Session	$140

Agenda

Here’s a sneak peek at some of the programming you can expect! Stay tuned for our full agenda.

Day 1

Event	Speaker(s)
Virtual Keynote: The United Nations	Aarti Holla-Maini Director, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs
Panel: International Perspectives on ISAM	Moderator: Tahara Dawkins – Astroscale U.S. Jodie Howlett – UK Space Agency Daniel Noelke – German Space Agency at DLR Toru Yoshihara – Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Keynote: U.S. Office of Space Commerce	Gabriel Swiney Director, Policy, Advocacy, and International Division; Office of Space Commerce; U.S. Department of Commerce
Fireside Chat: The Multinational Framework	Diane Howard – Sur L’espace PLLC Emma Marion – DLA Piper LLP
Panel: 2026 ISAM Year In Review	Moderator: Dave Barnhart – Arkisys Inc. Ghonhee Lee – Katalyst Space Technologies Clare Martin – Astroscale U.S. Alex Herbets – Starfish Space Sakthikumar Ramachandran – OrbitAID Aerospace Cassie Wong – Northrop Grumman

Day 2

Event	Speaker(s)
Tabletop Exercise: Testing the ISAM Multinational Framework	Tahara Dawkins – Astroscale U.S. Diane Howard – Sur L’espace PLLC
Panel: Building a Circular Space Economy	Moderator: Kyle Cybul – Clean Orbit Foundation Troy Morris – Kall Morris Inc (KMI) Andrew Parlock – Space Phoenix Systems Sibyl-Anna de Courson – European Space Agency (ESA)
A CONFERS Virtual Featured Presentation: China’s ISAM Sector	Blaine Curicio – Orbital Gateway Consulting
CONFERS Standards Update	Steve Leete – Space Logistics LLC
Panel: Emerging Users of ISAM	Moderator: Steve Leete – Space Logistics LLC Courtenay McMillan – Starlab Space Solange Massa – Ecoatoms
Panel: Rapid Acquisition for ISAM	Moderator: Bo Naasz – NASA Danielle McCulloch – NASA Robert Perez-Alemany – Defense Innovation Unit

Day 3

Event
Working Activity: Revisiting the ISAM National Implementation Plan
Focus Area Breakout: Missions & Ecosystems
Focus Area Breakout: Research & Technology
Focus Area Breakout: Workforce Development
Breakout: Industry Caucus
Breakout: Government Caucus
Breakout: Academia Caucus